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Four-year NRPDTP award: tuition paid to the university, a 2026/27 stipend reference of £21,805/year and £5,000/year RTSG. International applicants may compete for fully funded awards; international awardees are capped at 30% of the annual cohort. For October 2027 entrants, the awardee’s applicable visa/IHS costs may be reimbursed up to £3,500 after registration on evidence, excluding dependants. Individual terms require an award letter.

Competitive MIBTP studentship; international applicants may compete. Up to 30% of awards in the current MIBTP cohort may go to international applicants; this is not an individual probability. Birmingham/MIBTP state the overseas fee difference is covered. UKRI 2026/27 references: £21,805 annual tax-free stipend and £5,238 Home-fee contribution; 2027/28 rate, individual duration and award terms unconfirmed.